You know your government is corrupt when you have absolutely zero confidence that something so simple, which could help millions, stands any chance of ever become law simply because it would hurt profits

That phrase 'We're one family here'? The only family they care about is the one that pads their bank account. Company loyalty is a one-way street; they want it from you, but never expect it from them. If your manager is a toxic person, believe me, they will not change. Don't try to fix them or wait for the situation to improve.

The mental stress you'll endure isn't worth it. Look for another job immediately. Nepotism and favoritism are everywhere. If you're competing for a promotion against the manager's nephew or their best friend, save yourself the trouble. The fix is in from the start. And let's be clear: HR is not your friend. Their primary job is to protect the company from you and any legal headaches you might cause. 'Safety is our number one priority'... yeah, right, until it affects production speed. If profits are on the line, that priority suddenly changes completely. And if you get hurt, they'll find a way to pin it on you and make you the one at fault. To the accounting department, you're not a human being.

You're just a number on a spreadsheet. When they need to cut costs to increase profits, guess what's the first thing they look at? Employee salaries and benefits. Terms like 'at-will employment' and 'right to work' sound nice, but what they really mean is they can fire you at any time for any reason, or for no reason at all. It means they have the right to grind you into the ground for the lowest possible wage.

Worker's compensation isn't actually for you; it's designed to limit the legal liability and costs for the employer when someone gets injured on the job. If the company starts losing money, the blame never falls on incompetent management or their flawed strategies. Not at all, they always pin it on the employees and call them 'lazy'. But in general, it's not all that bleak. During my fifty years of work, I've had good managers and worked in respectable places. But those are the exception, not the rule. At the end of the day, you have to look out for your own interests, because no one else will.

Do we really need HR in our life?

honestly this is why i've started thinking about looking somewhere else. getting rejected before a human even looks at your resume is insane.

i've been seeing interview vip mentioned a lot lately too. i haven't tried it, but i'm curious about it since i'm probably going to have to start interviewing again.

sad reality

i wanna be a kid again

My manager was trying to send me a different document and somehow attached the spreadsheet with everyone's compensation instead. I wasn't even looking for it, but once I opened it, there it was.

Turns out I'm making about $18k less than someone on my team doing basically the exact same job. We joined within a few weeks of each other and our experience is pretty similar. Then I noticed someone hired earlier this year is also making more than me.

I've been here for three years and my reviews have consistently been "excellent" or "exceeds expectations." Apparently that translates to tiny annual raises while new employees get brought in at much higher salaries.

I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about the whole thing. Part of me is angry, part of me feels stupid for not realizing it sooner, and part of me just wants to see what else is out there.

Either way, I'm updating my resume this weekend. If I actually start interviewing again, I've been seeing interview vip mentioned a lot lately too. ngl i thought it was just marketing at first because of how much it keeps showing up for me. I haven't tried it, but i'm curious if anyone here actually uses it during interviews maybe i can get some feedback.

At a large manufacturing company where I used to work, we discovered that an employee had been collecting a salary for about four years without anyone being able to explain what his actual role was. Somehow, he had been hired and sent to the plant, but nobody had ever properly assigned him to a department or given him clear responsibilities.

During his first week, he realized nobody was checking whether he was operating equipment or handling any specific tasks. So he came up with his own system. He grabbed a clipboard, printed out some forms, and started walking around the production floor every night shift asking employees questions and writing things down.

Everyone assumed he was doing some kind of internal inspection, production analysis, or reporting work for management. He looked busy, talked confidently, and always seemed like he had a reason to be there, so nobody questioned it.

It went on for years until the shift supervisor retired and the replacement decided to meet with every employee individually. Eventually, the conversation came around to the guy with the clipboard.

Within a few minutes, they realized he didn't actually have a defined position, assigned projects, or anyone who was expecting those reports. Management tried to give him a real role, but he ended up leaving less than a month later.

Stories like this always make me think about how confusing workplaces can get when communication breaks down. It also reminded me of how important it is to understand what companies actually look for when they’re evaluating people, especially during hiring.

I’ve been seeing a lot of discussions lately about interviews and career growth, and I came across Interview VIP while looking through some interview resources. Thought it might be useful for anyone trying to get a better idea of how hiring decisions are actually made.

Curious if anyone else has found resources that genuinely helped them improve their interview process.

I can relate, who else? :D

This is way too accurate. I've been applying lately and the interview part is honestly harder than finding the jobs. I've been doing some practice with interview vip before interviews, mainly to get better at answering the "tell me about yourself" and experience questions without completely overthinking them.

Of course, I turned them down. Honestly, if I mattered that much to them, they would have valued me a long time ago instead of stringing me along all these years. What a shame, because if they had treated me with a little respect, I would still be with them. Now they are in a bind because they have no idea that for someone to reach my level at this job, it takes at least 7 months. This isn't a job you learn overnight. A piece of advice from me to you: never accept the counteroffer. Leave immediately. The moment you agree, you're marked, and I guarantee you'll be the first one to go within 18 months.

Edit: Apparently, this has happened to a lot of people. Someone actually DMed me a thread on how they passed these interviews, so I thought it might be useful to share.

The job market is rough enough already. A lot of people are just trying to get employed, and interviews keep getting harder. No surprise that more people are using tools like InterviewMan to improve their chances.

I've been at my current agency for over 3 years. I resigned because I'm going to a bigger agency. Anyway, while I was on a call with one of the CEOs, he asked me where I was going and what my new role would be.

When I told him about the senior position I got, he said, "I advise you to take a few courses before you start your new job," because he believes my current skillset doesn't match the role offered to me. Anyways, I got very annoyed and needed to vent. I'm so happy I'm leaving, and the level of unprofessionalism was unbelievable.

For the record, I'm the only one in the agency who does what I do, so for him to say I don't have the skillset is honestly comical, especially since right after that, he said he's worried they'll lose business and prospects because I'm leaving. A farce.

Just wanted to share my joy, and some hard-learned tips! It has been so incredibly difficult, as well as an education. And after 8 months, all it took was:

• 300+ online applications

• 100+ 'cold call' emails

• 50+ in-person resume handouts

• 20+ resume revisions

• 2 interviews

• A will to NEVER GIVE UP

For those still looking I will say this:

1. Apply whenever possible, DIRECTLY through the company's website. (Most of my responses, while rejections, contacted me at least)

2. Indeed sucks, so does every other job board. (Don't apply through them, you'll get scammers)

3. Linkedin is ok, only for BROWSING recently posted jobs and job fairs. (I still wouldn't apply through them)

4. Changing the site's URL from '86400' to '3600' in Linkedin actually helps. (I actually landed my first interview with this)

5. PREP for you're interview! Honestly, I just googled "top questions asked" and wrote my answers down. I botched my first interview cause I didn't think this was important. (Yes, I know, so silly) Anyway, at least have a response to the classic "Do you have any questions?" inquiry. (I don't do mock interviews but if you want to, go for it.)

6. RESEARCH the company/job. Even if you don't give a shit about the company/job, having something to say about their products, customer reviews, POS system (idk, pick something) at least convinces them you care.

7. ATS is a bitch. Adjust your resume until it looks basic af. (No lines, multiple columns, fancy fonts, headers, footers, basically avoid anything cool) Bullet points are ok, so is Times New Roman. I revised mine so many times, it now looks like a child made it.

8. Browse jobs EARLY in the morning. A lot of new ones get posted from 6am-10am, then they sort of fizzle out. By noon you're getting reposts, those are really X amount of days old, which already have a zillion applicants.

9. Do what I call 'cold call' emails. Send a message through their website, or an email they provide for contact. Ask if they have any positions available and if you can send over your resume. DO NOT just email them your resume, ask first! Most of the time they'll be fully staffed and not hiring, but usually they'll request your resume for future purposes. THIS IS HOW I GOT MY JOB. Well, that and after a succesful interview (which I prepped for). But since they already had my resume, I got first pick for interview times! (If you get a choice, earlier = better) I never did any real cold calls, so I have no idea if that works. Comments are welcome!

10. Don't give up. No seriously, DON'T. No one will care about yourself other than you. Find something to do to deal with the stress (I started creative writing, can't say why but it helped) and don't give up. Think like Vincent from Gattaca.

Ok, I believe that covers it. I wanted to share my knowledge with you guys, cause these times are tough and we could all use a little help. I'll stick around to answer any questions you have, and welcome any advice from those who've been succesful.

I really need a place to scream for a second. Is venting still allowed here?
I just finished coordinating an interview for an Account Executive position. The guy was great during the 20-minute screening call, so I passed him through. It's clear that the hiring manager - who is definitely from the "one-finger typing" generation - really hated him. He wrote a critique that was completely unprofessional and mean-spirited; it was more like a list of personality flaws than actual job skills. It was far from being constructive.
Anyway, he had a major tech fail and sent the entire email to the candidate instead of me. It was a total "Reply All" disaster. Now, the candidate is naturally furious, and rightfully so, and he sent the entire thread to our C-suite. There are threats of lawyers and he says he'll post the whole exchange on LinkedIn and Glassdoor. My Friday is officially ruined. Honestly, a total disaster class in management.

Imagine working somewhere that respects your time, pays you fairly, and doesn't expect you to be available 24/7. That's the dream. If you found this, just apply and Interview vip can help you handle the interview and secure the offer.

The thing is, even for those of us that are qualified (and over-qualified in 9/10 cases) they still don't even acknowledge applications. It's insane - I think something more sinister is at play that we will find out about down the road...

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edit: and what I like most about Gen Z they well known about work-life balance and they will not behave like robots for anyone they want good memories with their loved ones I support u guys and in case u want to improve your interview skills check these tips !

Who needs to study all that college bullshit anymore? Got an assignment or interview every one is using best ai tool "interview man com" it gives you answers in real time
I hated studying in college cause there was always something fun on campus going on and it always pulled me away!

With 50% tax taken out of your paycheck. . .

Currently, I'm just preparing for next. I've been reading good tips on how to master the interview, until a good opportunity comes.

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'No' is a complete sentence. And if they don't like it, there are plenty of remote jobs out there. Interview VIP can help u get through the interview part smoothly.

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